Vance Joseph says Broncos won't discipline Aqib Talib

Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib is facing a two-game suspension from the NFL for fighting with Oakland Raiders receiver Michael Crabtree in Week 12, but he won’t face additional discipline from his team.

“If the league steps in and they hand something down, that’s their decision,” Broncos coach Vance Joseph said before Talib’s suspension was announced Monday. “Internally, no because I’m not sure how it all started and when those things start, it’s a fine line between once it starts and not defending yourself . . . .

“I told our guys I don’t want it, but once it happens, how does a guy not defend himself? Punches are being thrown and helmets are off — I don’t want it to happen, but if it does happen you can’t blame a man for defending himself. I want our guys to simply defuse and walk away. That’s what I want.”